Occupational Therapists Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,970 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.18
10th percentile $66,700
90th percentile $122,930
Employed locally 30
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,700
    25th
    $72,440
    50th (median)
    $93,970
    75th
    $99,230
    90th
    $122,930

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$65,250
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,650
    Psychiatric Technicians$26,360
    Pharmacists$130,200
    Paramedics$40,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Southeast Alabama is $45.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Southeast Alabama is 4.4% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,700 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,440.